Meeting with Professor Edward Scicluna, MEP - Posted December 18, 2011
On the 5th November 2011, MCWO held a meeting with Prof Edward Scicluna, MEP on the issue of maternity leave and the proposed EU directive on the matter. Present to this meeting were Prof Scicluna, Renee Laiviera, MCWO Chair, Lorraine Spiteri, Executive Council Member and Mariella Azzopardi, Financial Officer.
MCWO meet with Minister Cristina to discuss Domestic Violence - Posted December 18, 2011
The meeting with Minister Cristina took place on Friday 23 September 2011 at 3.00pm at Palazzo Ferreria. Present was also Dr Roberta Avellino. MCWO was represented by Renee Laiviera, Chair, Lorraine spiteri and Lydia Sciberras, Executive Council Members.
MCWO Visit to Parliament 2011 - Posted December 8, 2011
MCWO delegation made up of 15 members and led by the Chair Ms Renee Laiviera, paid a visit to the Speaker of the House on Tues 6 December 2011 between 6.00 and 7.30pm. The first place to visit was the Chamber where questions where being fielded by back benchers from both sides of the House. Ministers responsible were providing relevant replies.
Report on the Gender Equality Conference, Brussels, September 2011 - Posted October 17, 2011
Conference - "Equality between women and men" Date: 19-20/09/2011 Venue: Charlemagne building, rue de la Loi, 170 - Brussels For further details and conclusions of the Conference, click here. The conference "Equality between women and men...
MCWO Public Dialogue on After School Activities - Posted March 31, 2011
MCWO Public Dialogue on 'After School Activities' held at Europa House, Valletta on the 22nd March.
Invitation to attend MCWO Public Dialogue on 22nd March - Posted March 14, 2011
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Agora Meeting in Brussels - Posted February 28, 2011
The Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations participated in the Citizens’ Agora on Crisis and Forms of Poverty held at the European Parliament. Three workshops were organised. MCWO representatives were Ms Renee Laiviera, Chairperson and Ms Lydia Sciberras, member. NGOs working in the social field, particularly with minority groups, hailed from all over the European Union.
MCWO meeting with NCPE - Posted February 16, 2011
On the 16th February, 2011 at the invitation of the NCPE the MCWO Executive Council met with NCPE CEO Dr. Romina Bartolo and colleagues to discuss mutual concerns and possible collaboration in joint projects, in the interest of enhancing gender equality.
MCWO Fundraising at the American Embassy - Posted December 17, 2010
On December 8, members of the Malta Confederation of Women’s Organizations (MCWO) and other distinguished guests joined U.S. Ambassador Douglas Kmiec in observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
CEDAW 2010 - Posted December 13, 2010
Malta’s current situation in the realm of women’s rights was addressed by a panel of speakers at a conference this morning hosted by the Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations together with the United Nations Convention for the elimination of ...
UN CEDAW Review - Posted October 11, 2010
At the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Anna Borg MCWO Chairperson and Renee Laiviera MCWO member, participate at a United Nation’s review on Malta’s progress made in respect to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women...
MCWO Seminar on Cohabitation Rights - Posted May 20, 2010
Held at Europa House, Valletta. Left to Right -Speakers: Dr. Lorraine Schembri Orland, Professor Peter Serracino Inglott, Renee Laiviera (chair), Dr. Yana Micallef Stafrace, MCWO Chairperson Anna Borg. MCWO organising Committee L to R Kate Bonello ...
Presidential Courtesy Call - Posted March 15, 2010
President George Abela receives a courtesy call by the Executive Committee Members of the Malta Confederation of Women`s Organisations at the The Palace, Valletta.
Meeting with Archbishop - Posted April 16, 2009
The Malta Confederation of Women's Organisations recently met with His Grace the Archbishop Paul Cremona in order to discuss the changing roles of women and men in today's society, various aspects related to feminism and the church's role in promoting and...
MCWO Manifesto 2009 - Posted March 16, 2009
The MCWO presenting a manifesto to Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi highlighting the services needed to create greater gender equality on the occasion of Women's Day. The Care Services Manifesto urged the EU and individual countries to invest more in care se...
